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National Party wants MQM to support Balochistan cause
KARACHI - National Party (NP) Senior Vice President Mir Hasil Khan Bizenjo appealed to the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Wednesday to support the thousands of missing persons of Balochistan.
Bizenjo was leading an NP delegation that held a meeting with MQM Rabita Committee Deputy Convener Dr Farooq Sattar at the Khursheed Memorial Hall.
He hoped that the MQM would support the Balochistan cause as it had in the past.
The NP leader said that the people of Balochistan
Bizenjo was leading an NP delegation that held a meeting with MQM Rabita Committee Deputy Convener Dr Farooq Sattar at the Khursheed Memorial Hall.
He hoped that the MQM would support the Balochistan cause as it had in the past.
The NP leader said that the people of Balochistan
Thousands rally in Karachi in support of blasphemy law
KARACHI - Various religious groups organised a massive rally on Sunday to protest against any attempt by the government to amend the blasphemy law. The leaders of these parties demanded the prime minister announce in the National Assembly that the government will not make any changes in the controversial law.
They also announced that a public meeting would be held in Lahore on January 30. Thousands of activists of religious organisations gathered at Purani Numaish Chowrangi and
They also announced that a public meeting would be held in Lahore on January 30. Thousands of activists of religious organisations gathered at Purani Numaish Chowrangi and
Biden arriving to support current political setup
ISLAMABAD - US Vice President Joe Biden is coming to Pakistan with a "strong message" of support from the Obama administration to the political set up in Pakistan coupled with a warning of deep negative impact on Pakistan-US relations in case of any derailment of democracy.
"The US vice president, who arrives on a daylong visit on Wednesday, will deliver a strong message to all stakeholders in Islamabad including the military leadership that President Obama and his
"The US vice president, who arrives on a daylong visit on Wednesday, will deliver a strong message to all stakeholders in Islamabad including the military leadership that President Obama and his
CJP assures support to IHC judges
ISLAMABAD - The Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Thursday assured all possible assistance to the chief justice and judges of the newly established Islamabad High Court (IHC) in making the IHC fully operational.
He was talking to the IHC Chief Justice Iqbal Hameedur Rehman and judges including Justice Muhammad Anwar Khan Kasi and Justice Riaz Ahmed Khan, who called on him at his chamber at the Supreme Court building.
He was talking to the IHC Chief Justice Iqbal Hameedur Rehman and judges including Justice Muhammad Anwar Khan Kasi and Justice Riaz Ahmed Khan, who called on him at his chamber at the Supreme Court building.
‘PML-N won’t support PPP-led federal govt’
LAHORE - The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) will not support the Pakistan People's Party (PPP)-led federal government if it loses its majority in the National Assembly, PML-N Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Pervaiz Malik said on Thursday. Talking to journalists after attending slain Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer's qul at the Governor's House, Pervaiz said that safeguarding the national interest was the PML-N's slogans and the party would not support the PPP in its
Major banks collabrate to support textile sector
ISLAMABAD - The Asian Development Bank (ADB), International Finance Corporation (IFC), Citibank, and MCB have announced completion of a landmark trade transaction that would help boost the local textile industry.
A statement issued by ADB has said that the four banks provided trade finance coverage of up to Euro 110 million for Ibrahim Fibers Limited to import German machinery.
This would help produce polyester staple fiber and polyester chips. The additional 650
A statement issued by ADB has said that the four banks provided trade finance coverage of up to Euro 110 million for Ibrahim Fibers Limited to import German machinery.
This would help produce polyester staple fiber and polyester chips. The additional 650
PML-N won’t support a falling govt, says Nisar
ISLAMABAD - Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Nisar Ali Khan on Monday categorically ruled out the possibility that his party would shoulder the falling government of Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, who has lost majority in the House.
"Let me clarify the impression or ambiguity that the PML-N will come forward to save the government if it loses majority in the National Assembly and consequently collapses," Nisar told reporters outside the Parliament House.
"Let me clarify the impression or ambiguity that the PML-N will come forward to save the government if it loses majority in the National Assembly and consequently collapses," Nisar told reporters outside the Parliament House.
‘PML-N won’t support in-house change’
LAHORE - Contradicting Opposition Leader Chaudhry Nisar Ali's statement, Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah said on Thursday that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) would not support any in-house change in the National Assembly to oust the federal government. He was speaking at a press briefing at the Punjab Assembly Committee Room.
The minister said that the PML-N would not support any move to dislodge the Gilani government, as it was not in the national interest to oust
The minister said that the PML-N would not support any move to dislodge the Gilani government, as it was not in the national interest to oust
PPMA to support Misbah group in Gymkhana polls
lahore - Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) has announced its full support to Mian Misbah - ur -Rehman Group in the elections of Lahore Gymkhana.
This decision was taken in a meeting of PPMA which was attended by Vice Chairman (Central) Khawaja Shahzeb Akram, Mian Asad Shuja ur-Rehamn, Regional Chairman Mansoor Dilawar, Muhammad Zak ur- Rehman and other representatives of Pharmaceutical Industry.
Shahzeb Akram said that the contributions of Mian
This decision was taken in a meeting of PPMA which was attended by Vice Chairman (Central) Khawaja Shahzeb Akram, Mian Asad Shuja ur-Rehamn, Regional Chairman Mansoor Dilawar, Muhammad Zak ur- Rehman and other representatives of Pharmaceutical Industry.
Shahzeb Akram said that the contributions of Mian
Pakistan looks for Chinese support in agri development
SUKKUR: Pakistan is looking forward to Chinese technology assistance to modernise its agriculture sector. "Though an agro-based country, our agriculture productivity is not up to the mark due to use of traditional measures," said Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU) Professor Taj Muhammad Lashari.
Talking to APP, he hoped that the upcoming visit of the Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao to Pakistan will give an opportunity to the two countries to further expand bilateral cooperation.
Talking to APP, he hoped that the upcoming visit of the Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao to Pakistan will give an opportunity to the two countries to further expand bilateral cooperation.
Hurley thanks fans for support
Actress/model Elizabeth Hurley has thanked fans for their support in the wake of her split from her husband Arun Nayar. The 'Austin Powers' star revealed on Sunday that she parted from Nayar "a few months ago" after almost four years of marriage.
Her announcement came just hours after the 'News of the World' revealed Hurley spent two nights with cricket ace Shane Warne at a London hotel last week. Hurley was flooded with messages of support on her Twitter blog following her
Her announcement came just hours after the 'News of the World' revealed Hurley spent two nights with cricket ace Shane Warne at a London hotel last week. Hurley was flooded with messages of support on her Twitter blog following her
Support Pakistan team: Wasim
LAHORE: Pakistani cricket hero Wasim Akram on Monday urged players, fans and the media to move on from recent high-profile problems and get behind the country to win the 2011 World Cup.
Although Wasim termed India as favourites for the next year's ICC World Cup, he felt that Pakistan is also capable of regaining the title.
Wasim viewed Pakistan as one of the most unpredictable teams of the world. "Let's forget what problems we've been going through recently and with a
Although Wasim termed India as favourites for the next year's ICC World Cup, he felt that Pakistan is also capable of regaining the title.
Wasim viewed Pakistan as one of the most unpredictable teams of the world. "Let's forget what problems we've been going through recently and with a
Artists thank Paris-based fashion designer for support
LAHORE: Artists, brought together by film star Resham, thanked fashion designer Mehmood Bhatti, for providing financial aid and motivating them for future projects. Resham opened the event by introducing Bhatti as a fashion designer who 'lived in Paris, but still worked in Pakistan and especially for the artist community'. She said that recently he had helped veteran actress-filmmaker Shamim Ara who had suffered a brain hemorrhage in October paid for her treatment.
She also said
She also said
Support for army, mujahideen resounds at JI sit-in
ISLAMABAD: Support for Pakistan Army and 'mujahideen' echoed as Jamaat-e-Islami workers responded to the slogans of their former Amir Qazi Hussain Ahmad during the sit-in staged against price hike, corruption and non-recovery of missing people at the Parade Avenue on Sunday.
"Are you with Pak Army and mujahideen (fighting against foreign elements)?," shouted Qazi Hussain Ahmad followed by the affirmative voices raised by the participants of the sit-in. Qazi also sought government
"Are you with Pak Army and mujahideen (fighting against foreign elements)?," shouted Qazi Hussain Ahmad followed by the affirmative voices raised by the participants of the sit-in. Qazi also sought government
Govt wins FATA legislators’ support on reformed GST
ISLAMABAD: The independent group of legislators from the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) is likely to support the controversial Reformed General Sales Tax Bill 2010 as talks between the two parties on Thursday succeeded.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani separately met the legislators from FATA. Source told Pakistan Today that the prime minister announced Rs 1 billion to used to set up a gas supply system to FATA, 2000 lugies (turbans)
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani separately met the legislators from FATA. Source told Pakistan Today that the prime minister announced Rs 1 billion to used to set up a gas supply system to FATA, 2000 lugies (turbans)
Govt softens stance on GST bill to garner support
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has conveyed a tacit message to its allies and opposition parties that it will accommodate their recommendations in exchange for their support to the reformed general sales tax (GST) Bill.
A source told Pakistan Today that the federal government was in contact with its coalition partners and opposition parties to chalk out differences over the GST. "It has been decided to show some flexibility in order to appease the concerns of political parties
A source told Pakistan Today that the federal government was in contact with its coalition partners and opposition parties to chalk out differences over the GST. "It has been decided to show some flexibility in order to appease the concerns of political parties
NA unanimously opposes US support to India for UNSC seat
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Friday unanimously adopted a resolution expressing concern over the US support for India's bid for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council.
The House urged the international community to take notice of India's human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir. The joint resolution moved by Shahnaz Wazir Ali says, "This decision has grave ramifications for the direction and prospects of the system of multilateral cooperation as envisaged by the
The House urged the international community to take notice of India's human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir. The joint resolution moved by Shahnaz Wazir Ali says, "This decision has grave ramifications for the direction and prospects of the system of multilateral cooperation as envisaged by the
